Jeep Gladiator Problems by Year
NHTSA has 994 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Gladiator, across 7 model years (2020–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (484). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
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Jeep Gladiator years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Gladiator year: 2020, 2021, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Gladiator: 484 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2021 Gladiator: 292 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2022 Gladiator: 120 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Gladiator: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2025 Gladiator: 15 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Gladiator: 23 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Gladiator problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 329 | 6 | 5 |
| Electrical System problems | 289 | 7 | 1 |
| Power Train problems | 158 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 130 | 7 | 2 |
| Suspension problems | 106 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 7 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 6 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 37 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 34 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Gladiator problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2021: steering (94) · power train (71) · engine (53)
- 2020: electrical system (183) · steering (181) · power train (55)
All Jeep Gladiator model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Gladiator | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2025 Gladiator | 15 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Gladiator | 23 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Gladiator | 57 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Gladiator | 120 | 8 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Gladiator | 292 | 8 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Gladiator | 484 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Gladiator years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (484), 2021 (292), 2022 (120) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Gladiator year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Gladiator?
Steering, with 329 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Gladiator have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.